Monica Mwanje brings over 22 years’ delivery experience gained primarily in the civil nuclear sector. She started her career as a graduate chemical engineer, over time progressing into business development and strategic roles.
In 2015, Monica founded MM Creative Solutions, a consultancy supporting organisations in regulated sectors with strategic growth, transformation, and inclusion.
In 2019, she founded Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear (IDN), a not-for-profit initiative advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity across the nuclear industry. IDN delivers evidence-based resources, training, and consultancy, and leads sector-wide research including the UK nuclear sector’s first gender pay gap report.
Monica’s work has been recognised through industry awards, including being a finalist in the Outstanding Entrepreneur category at the Northern Power Women Awards (2022) and the DEI Innovation Award for IDN at the UnderOne D&I Awards (2024). She was also named one of the Inspirational D&I Leaders by Diversity & Inclusion Leaders in 2025.
She is a Member of the External Advisory Board for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Fusion Energy (Fusion CDT), a Director and Steering Group Member for Northern Nuclear Alliance, an advisor to Racial Equality in Nuclear UK, Member of TiE Manchester Pioneering Women Advisory Board, and an Advisory Board Member for Deep Isolation. She is currently a trustee for a Multi Academy Trust and has previously served as a trustee for a youth charity and for a community based charity.